Tag: childbirth
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Using a Rebozo for Pregnancy, Labor, and Birth
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to experiencing comfort during pregnancy and childbirth, you might want to explore the benefits of using a traditional Mexican shawl known as a rebozo. This versatile piece of fabric not only provides support during labor but can also be beneficial in the postpartum period. What is a Rebozo? A…
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Vaginal Birth with Twins: What to Expect During Labor and Delivery
Get Pregnant Fast So, you’re pregnant with twins! Congratulations! You might have heard that having more than one baby automatically means a C-section, but that’s not entirely true. In fact, around half of all twin births happen vaginally. It’s important to remember that every pregnancy is unique, and labor can get a bit tricky with…
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Delivering the Placenta: What to Anticipate During Placenta Delivery
Get Pregnant Fast Congratulations! Your little one has arrived, and now you’re faced with one last important step — the delivery of the placenta. This part of the process, often referred to as the afterbirth, is significant and marks a transition from pregnancy to parenthood. While it may initially seem like an anticlimactic conclusion (“it’s…
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Understanding Retained Placenta
Get Pregnant Fast When we talk about pregnancy and childbirth, every experience is unique, and things can take unexpected turns even on delivery day. One such rare complication that can arise is a retained placenta. Although it happens in only about 2 to 3% of deliveries, knowing what it is can help ease any concerns…
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Why Your Practitioner Might Need to Break Your Water During Labor and How It Works
Get Pregnant Fast When the time comes for your little one to enter the world, the protective amniotic sac that has cradled them throughout your pregnancy will eventually need to give way. While many women experience their water breaking naturally during labor, there are instances when a practitioner may decide to assist this process through…
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Are Doulas Covered by Insurance?
Get Pregnant Fast When considering the support of a doula during pregnancy and childbirth, many expectant parents wonder about the financial implications. The question arises: Are doulas covered by insurance? Doulas serve as trained professionals who offer emotional, physical, and informational support before, during, and shortly after labor. Their primary goal is to facilitate a…
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FYI: Your Water Could Break While You’re Peeing or Sleeping
Get Pregnant Fast You may have seen the classic scene in movies where a pregnant woman has her water break at the most inconvenient moment—like during a board meeting or a heated argument with her partner. For those who haven’t experienced it, “the water breaking” seems like a pivotal moment in labor. However, the reality…
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Vaginal Tears During and After Childbirth
Get Pregnant Fast After giving birth, it’s common to feel a bit worse for wear, especially if you experience a vaginal tear. But don’t fret! There are effective ways to speed up your recovery and alleviate the discomfort. What is a vaginal tear? A vaginal tear is a laceration that can occur during vaginal delivery,…